A notorious terrorist commander, Lawal Kwalba, has surrendered to troops of the Nigerian Army following intensified military operations targeting terrorists’ enclaves in Kaduna state. Army authorities made this known in a post on its official X Handle on Wednesday. It said the surrender of the notorious terrorist commander on Tuesday, was a significant victory for the counter-terrorism efforts of the troops. Army said the troops’ relentless operational activities had been pivotal in pressuring terrorist factions, leading to Kwalba’s decision to surrender with his fighters . According to the post, this development marks a crucial step in the ongoing fight against…
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The wife of Kogi State governor, Sefinat Ododo, has pledged to promote menstrual hygiene among girls and women in the state. Mrs Sefinat stated this in Lokoja as part of activities to mark the 2024 Menstrual Hygiene Day, organised by Heal for Africa Initiative (HFAI), tagged:”#PeriodFriendlyWorld.” May 28 marks the 10th World Menstrual Hygiene Day, a global initiative dedicated to promoting awareness and education about menstrual hygiene. Mrs Sefinat commended HFAI founder, Dr Kelechi Okoro, for her efforts in promoting menstrual hygiene in the state. She pledged her unwavering support for the initiative and outlined her plans to improve menstrual…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on Wednesday engaged market leaders and traders in Lagos to investigate the persistent increase in food prices across markets. Head, Lagos Office of FCCPC, Suzie Onwuka, revealed the reasons for meeting with market leaders of Mile 12 Market and Oke-Odo Market, Ile-Epo in Lagos, while briefing journalists. Ms Onwuka explained that the engagement aimed to gather insights directly from stakeholders to understand the factors contributing to escalating food prices, a major concern by consumers nationwide. The commission’s investigative mission prioritises consumer protection and competition issues, particularly regarding the affordability of food commodities. She highlighted…
The Tomatoes Growers Association of Nigeria has blamed the current hike in prices of the produce on ‘Tuta Absoluta,’ Sharon insects, infestation on local farms across the country. The Kaduna State chairman of the association, Rabiu Zuntu, said this during an interview on Thursday in Lagos. ‘Tuta Absoluta,’ also known as tomato leaf miner, a specie of moth in the Gelechiida pest family. It is a serious pest that attacks tomatoes in Europe, Africa, western Asia and South and Central America, with larvae causing up to 100 per cent loss if not effectively controlled. Mr Zuntu noted that the hike in the…
The Association of Deans of Student Affairs in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria (ADOSATIN) has named the Vice-Chancellor of Sam Maris University (SMU), Prof. Francis Gbore as its Patron. The Vice-Chancellor, who was a member of the Association at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko as the Institution’s Dean of Student Affairs at a time, delivered the Keynote Address at the 5th Annual Conference of the Association (ADOSATIN) held at the Royal Dream Hotels, Mararaba, Nasarawa recently. The Association, while honouring Prof. Gbore with a plaque, noted with great enthusiasm that his appointment as one of its Patrons premised on his invaluable contributions…
Professor Mary Fasoranti, an expert in development economics, has advocated practicable approaches to redeeming Nigeria’s prevailing throes of poverty, stressing that, “Capital intensive and urban based growth cannot reduce poverty. Only agricultural-based growth and labour-intensive technology have the capacity to reduce poverty.” Prof. Fasoranti gave counsels on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, while delivering the 24th Inaugural Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, titled, “Rural Poverty: Incapacitating the Hydra-Headed Monster.” Prof. Fasoranti underscored the significant role rural economies play in national development, stressing that “the prevalence of poverty is a major issue undermining the role of the rural…
A man, Useim Hamadu, appeared before the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Wednesday for cutting another man on the head, hand and ear. Mr Hamadu is charged with conspiracy and causing grievous harm, to which he pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Elisha Tellang, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on May 25 at Elebu in Ibadan. Mr Tellang said the defendant caused grievous harm to a man identified as Mr Isaiah by cutting his head, hand and ear with a cutlass. He said the defendant conducted himself in a manner likely to cause breach of peace…
The Mapo Chief Magistrate Court in Ibadan on Wednesday ordered the remand of Dolapo Taju, 27, in Agodi Prison custody for biting the lips of Joy Apenago. The magistrate, O.O. Latunji, ordered Mr Taju to be remanded after he could not fulfil the N200,000 with two reliable sureties bail requirements granted him. Ms Latunji adjourned the case until July 3 for the commencement of trial. The defendant had pleaded not guilty to the one-count charge of assault leading to harm. Earlier, the prosecution, Oluseye Akinola, told the court that Taju was arrested Thursday in the Ojaba area of Ibadan, Oyo.…
Ibadan man arrested for biting woman’s lips The Mapo Chief Magistrate Court in Ibadan on Wednesday ordered the remand of Dolapo Taju, 27, in Agodi Prison custody for biting the lips of Joy Apenago. The magistrate, O.O. Latunji, ordered Mr Taju to be remanded after he could not fulfil the N200,000 with two reliable sureties bail requirements granted him. Ms Latunji adjourned the case until July 3 for the commencement of trial. The defendant had pleaded not guilty to the one-count charge of assault leading to harm. Earlier, the prosecution, Oluseye Akinola, told the court that Taju was arrested Thursday in…
The Nigeria police arrested 31,912 suspects over armed robbery, kidnapping, rape, unlawful possession of fire arms, cultism, murder and other criminal offences in one year nationwide. The Force Public Relations Officers, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this during a media briefing on Wednesday in Abuja. He said 4,826 of the suspects were arrested over armed robbery, 3,078, kidnapping, 2,479, rape, 1,243, unlawful possession of fire arms, 3,523, cultism, 3,381, murder and 13, 402, other criminal offences. Mr Adejobi said the force rescued 1,750 kidnap victims, recovered 2,566 firearms, 19,510 rounds of ammunition and 1,475 vehicles/motorcycles nationwide within the period under review.…